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14/08/2029, Wigan Athletic Stadium, Wigan, England
EFL Cup, Round 1
Wigan Vs Newport

Wigan play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: M McCook (GK) , B Reedy (CB) , J McCready (CB) , S Cassidy (RB) , C Orrock (LB) , M Prosser (CDM) , K Hoggan (CAM) , T Hughes (RM) , E Szeliga (LM) , D Liddle (ST) , P Johnston (ST) And the subs are: K McCard (CB) , M Ready (CB) , A Rees (CM) , R McCloud (CM) , A Smyth (ST)

Newport play in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and line up with: R Wilde (GK) , G Hughes (CB) , H Saidi (CB) , R Toshack (RB) , D Doda (LB) , D Ruxton (CM) , J Lipton (CDM) , S Johns (CDM) , D Kerrigan (RM) , M Davies (LM) , S Pierson (ST) And the subs are: T Wyburn (CB) , E Garmon (CB) , A Apted (CM) , B Mulligan (CM) , D McCollister (ST)
Welcome to Wigan Athletic Stadium in Wigan, England where Wigan will face Newport.  This is round 1 of the EFL Cup.  The attendance is 11208.

1' - Wigan kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Ellis Szeliga passes to Mark Prosser.  Mark Prosser passes to Seth Cassidy.  Seth Cassidy speeds past Dave Kerrigan.  

4' - Seth Cassidy sees a run from Mark Prosser.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Mark Prosser is able to take the ball.  Mark Prosser tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is saved by Ray Wilde!  

10' - Seth Cassidy sees Kenzie Hoggan making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but the linesman signals for offside!  

12' - Dale Ruxton attempts to outskill Terry Hughes, but is illegally impeded.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Terry Hughes has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Newport.  

15' - Steve Pierson spots a run from James Lipton.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but James Lipton  is unable to take the ball down!  

26' - Haaris Saidi finds James Lipton with a long ball.  James Lipton crosses the ball, but Kenzie Hoggan gets to the ball and makes a clearance.  

30' - Steven Johns plays the ball to Dale Ruxton.  Chris Orrock tackles Dale Ruxton and takes the ball.  Chris Orrock hits the ball long to Kenzie Hoggan.  Kenzie Hoggan sees a run from Dylan Liddle.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, but Dylan Liddle has strayed offside!  

33' - Steve Pierson spots a run from James Lipton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and James Lipton takes the ball.  James Lipton fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

42' - Declan Doda plays a long pass to Dale Ruxton.  Dale Ruxton sees a run from James Lipton.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and James Lipton takes the ball.  James Lipton attempts to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

46' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Newport kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

49' - Michael Davies sees Dave Kerrigan making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

53' - Dave Kerrigan plays a long ball to Dale Ruxton.  Dale Ruxton sees a run from Steve Pierson.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Steve Pierson  is unable to take the ball down!  

53' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Brett Reedy is going to be taken off.  Kian McCard joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Haaris Saidi finds Rhys Toshack with a long ball.  Rhys Toshack speeds past Joseph McCready.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Phil Johnston is going to be taken off.  Alastair Smyth is brought on from the bench.  

57' - Rhys Toshack spots a run from Dale Ruxton.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, but Dale Ruxton  is unable to take the ball down!  

58' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Dale Ruxton will come off.  Brin Mulligan is going to be brought on.  

60' - Mark Prosser sees a run from Dylan Liddle.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Dylan Liddle is able to take the ball.  Dylan Liddle looks to shoot the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Mark Prosser is going to be taken off.  Rob McCloud is going to be brought on.  

67' - Michael Davies passes the ball to Dave Kerrigan.  Dave Kerrigan sees a run from Brin Mulligan.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but Brin Mulligan  is unable to take the ball down!  

68' - With a turn of pace, Seth Cassidy beats James Lipton.  

69' - Seth Cassidy runs with the ball, beating Michael Davies.  

73' - Seth Cassidy chips a long ball to Rob McCloud.  Rob McCloud sees Alastair Smyth making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Alastair Smyth takes the ball.  Alastair Smyth reaches the byline and tries a cutback, the ball falling to Dylan Liddle.  Dylan Liddle tries to place the ball past the keeper...but the shot is stopped by the keeper!  He is unable to hold it though...Alastair Smyth is first to the ball...Alastair Smyth looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

76' - Ray Wilde sees a run from Steve Pierson.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

78' - Michael Davies spots a run from Steve Pierson.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Steve Pierson can't get to the ball!  

83' - Michael Davies sees Dave Kerrigan making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dave Kerrigan takes the ball.  Dave Kerrigan attempts a shot, aiming for the top of the net...but Marcus McCook stops the shot!  

91' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of normal time. 

92' - Wigan kick the ball off for the restart.  

97' - Seth Cassidy attempts to use his skills to beat Haaris Saidi and succeeds, deftly slipping past the opposing player!  

98' - Seth Cassidy spots a run from Terry Hughes.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Terry Hughes is unable to control the ball!  

103' - Ellis Szeliga crosses the ball into the box, and manages to find Alastair Smyth.  Alastair Smyth fires a shot...and its in! It's a great goal from Alastair Smyth for Wigan!  The keeper had no chance!

104' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

106' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra time. 

107' - Newport kick the ball off for the restart.  

109' - Michael Davies plays the ball to Rhys Toshack.  Rhys Toshack passes the ball to Steven Johns.  Steven Johns runs with the ball, beating Seth Cassidy.  

110' - Steven Johns spots a run from Michael Davies.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Michael Davies is able to take the ball.  Michael Davies tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Michael Davies scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Newport player!  The keeper got a touch but it wasn't enough!

110' - Wigan kick the ball off for the restart.  

113' - Terry Hughes plays the ball to Kenzie Hoggan.  Kenzie Hoggan passes to Terry Hughes.  Terry Hughes plays a short pass to Kenzie Hoggan.  Kenzie Hoggan speeds past James Lipton.  

114' - Kenzie Hoggan sees Alastair Smyth making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Alastair Smyth takes the ball.  Alastair Smyth shoots...but the ball flies wide of the post!

120' - Kenzie Hoggan plays a long ball to Rob McCloud.  Rob McCloud crosses the ball, finding Dylan Liddle.  Dylan Liddle shoots...but the shot is offtarget!

121' - The referee blows the whistle for the end of extra time. 

The match will be decided on a penalty shootout!  
Alastair Smyth will step up to take the first penalty for Wigan.  And he scores!  The ball went in off the post!  That's 1 - 0.
Steven Johns will take the next penalty for Newport.  But the shot is stopped by the keeper!
Seth Cassidy will take the next penalty for Wigan.  And its in!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  So its now 2 - 0.
Brin Mulligan will take the next penalty for Newport.  But his shot is well wide!
Dylan Liddle will take the next penalty for Wigan.  But the shot flies over the bar!
Declan Doda will take the next penalty for Newport.  And he scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  That makes it 2 - 1.
Terry Hughes will take the next penalty for Wigan.  And he scores!  The keeper was sent the wrong way!  So its now 3 - 1.
Steve Pierson will take the next penalty for Newport.  And Steve Pierson scores!  The keeper couldn't get near the ball!  So its now 3 - 2.
Chris Orrock will take the next penalty for Wigan.  And Chris Orrock scores!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but could not stop the shot!  Now we are on 4 - 2.
Gary Hughes will take the next penalty for Newport.  But the shot hits the crossbar and bounces out!


The match has ended Wigan 1 - 1 Newport.  After a penalty shootout, Wigan are declared the winners.  They won the penalty shootout 4 - 2.